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E416 VWR

1988 Yamaha XJ900

Black Petrol 891cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,639 mi
Last recorded12,639 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha XJ90038,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE416 VWR
MakeYamaha
ModelXJ900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine891cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 12,639 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 12,639 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 11,476 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2005 11,318 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

slight binding on brakes.

How Reliable is the Yamaha XJ900?

Based on 45,127 MOT tests across 4,133 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,020
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 727
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 569
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 485
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 242
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E416 VWR is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900 in Black with a 891cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha XJ900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 38,830 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XJ900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E416 VWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XJ900 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha XJ900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E416 VWR registered?

E416 VWR is a 1988 Yamaha XJ900, first registered on 31 May 1988.

Is E416 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E416 VWR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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